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“People weren't buying as many records. My record company did not want me. I went through three record companies, went on tour at the wrong time. It destroyed me.”

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Adam Ant, a British musician born on November 3, 1954, is renowned for his unique musical style and stage persona. He is one of the iconic figures of punk rock in the 1980s. His musical career is filled with legends, and he has won numerous music awards. more

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